FIN 489/589  

This Graduate certificate will build on previously obtained knowledge.  Students will be able to manage an organizational security program in either the private or public sector in the global marketplace.  The goal of the certificate will be to prepare students to assist organizations with their security management, outsourcing, and compliance requirements while preparing them for the CISM certification exam. 


Admissions Criteria
Available to individuals holding a bachelor's or master's degree.

Additional Admission Requirements:
Applicant must possess a bachelor's or Master's degree in a computer related field

OR

Applicants must provide documented competency in the area of computer security; a minimum of one of the following is required:

• Security+ Certification
• CIW Security Certification
• Network+ Certification
• Microsoft Certification (MCSA, MCSE)
• Novell Certification (CNA, CNE, MCNE)
• CISCO Certifications (CCNA, CCNE, CCIE)

OR

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Foundation Course
BIT 546
Information Systems Security 

BIT 571
Building an Information Protection Program

BIT 572
Information Security Safeguards

BIT 573
Information Systems Threat Assessment

BIT 574
Cryptography

Required Courses
BIT 561
Fundamentals of Project Management

IA 570
CISO Skills

MGT 501
Management, Organizational Learning and Change

MKT 541
Strategic Communications and Public Relations